Classics Made New

Classics Made New is a collection of intermediate – late intermediate piano solos inspired by favorite classical pieces.  These piano classics, written by treasured composers, spark happy memories!  They are also popular choices for students.  And now, these new renditions offer jazzy updates to their traditional counterparts.  Consider using both versions in recitals and community… Read more »

Off to Camp! Early Elementary Piano Solos

TGR-PC011:  24 pages, illustrated, ISMN 979-0-9001444-5-4   14 nature-inspired solos for the beginning pianist, most with lyrics and many with teacher duets. Includes 2 composition exercises to inspire student creativity.   Spider Webs, Don’t Pick the Mushrooms, Bull Frog, Campfire Stories*, Middle Part for Campfire Stories (Composition), Starry Night, Banana Slugs, Hopping Rocks, Sword Ferns,… Read more »

If Dogs Could Talk

13 playful piano pieces designed to develop rhythmic and reading skills for eager beginners up to Level 2. They are short but are filled with expressive details, two handed dialogue and contrasting legato and staccato touches to help bring each musical story to life. M.H. Duncan Beginner/Prep: SLEEPY HEAD (RCM), RUMBLE TUMBLE, THIS AND THAT… Read more »

Rainy Days

Rainy Days is the companion collection to Cottage Days and is full of indoor activities for the rainiest of days. M.H. Duncan Level 1: PILLOW FIGHT Level 2: 52 PICKUP, MONKEYS ON THE BED Level 3: ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, PAPER DOLLS                              … Read more »

The Lion’s Tale

Designed for the early reader, with a “read or rote” approach,  these piano solos explore more contemporary sounds and colors. THE SPARROW’s SONG, PLIP, PLOP,  HOW HIGH CAN YOU GO?,  TINY DRUM A SLEEPY WALTZ,  THE CLOWN CAR, THE COOKIE JAR, HAMSTERS ON THE MOVE, KNOCK, KNOCK,  TREASURE HUNT, PORCUPINE POLKA, ICE TIME, ECHOES AT… Read more »

Cottage Days

COTTAGE DAYS is a collection of ten expressive summer soundscapes designed for the elementary and early intermediate pianist. The duet, THE DOG THAT WAS AND THE DOG THAT IS (Level 3-4)  was included in earlier versions of Cottage Days and is still available separately. Level 1: SUMMER LIGHTNING Level 2: MISTY MORNING Level 3: CICADAS,… Read more »

Precipitations

Seven highly contrasted “weather-related” soundscapes that make for exciting late intermediate to advanced recital repertoire. Level 7: DRIZZLE, FIRST SNOW, SUNDOG (RCM) Level 8: SUNSHOWER (RCM), DRYSPELL,  HAIL Level 9: RACING THE STORM (RCM Level 9) RCM: The Royal Conservatory of Music Individual E-Pieces available at http://marthahillduncan.com    

The Sunken Garden

Inspired by the Sunken Gardens and Theater in San Antonio, Texas, these three pieces have exciting cross-overs and cover the entire keyboard  with an improvisatory and contemporary sound palette. THE JAPANESE TEA GARDEN (RCM Level 10) is beautifully serene, set amidst limestone and water. Rising paths and steps wind from the bottom floor to the… Read more »

Isla Vista Suite

ISLA VISTA SUITE was written after an extended stay  in the colorful and lively community of Isla Vista, California. This area is also home to one of the largest over-wintering sites for the monarch butterfly, tall eucalyptus groves and tidepools along the ocean shore. We also experienced the Santa Ana winds, along with the threat… Read more »

Limestone Etchings

LIMESTONE ETCHINGS is a collection of piano works  paired with original pencil drawings by artist Spencer Hope. This musical and visual collaboration honors the picturesque and historic city of Kingston, Ontario. M.H. Duncan THE WAR MEMORIAL (RCM Level 8) KINGSTON MILLS LOCKS (RCM Level 9) ON THE POND (Level 9) AT CITY HALL (Level 9)… Read more »